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After Jiang Shangqiu finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent. Everyone was in disbelief, feeling as if they were dreaming.

What did Boss Jiang just say?

To expect Chu Chengyun, the second young master of the Chu family and the little tyrant of the prefecture, to apologize to a tea-serving maid in a brothel, and even to wear mourning clothes and keep vigil.

Is this the same amiable, gentle, and always smiling boss who can resolve any problem with a smile?

Could it be that someone suddenly possessed Boss Jiang's body?

Chu Chengyun was also stunned by Jiang Shangqiu's "firm" request, staring wide-eyed at Jiang Shangqiu.

After a long while, Chu Chengyun finally reacted, and then burst into laughter in anger. He threw his head back and laughed loudly, "You want me to apologize to a maid? And chant scriptures and keep vigil? Hahahaha~~~, Boss Jiang, have you been lonely for too long and lost your mind, or have you been having too much fun with your lover and gone mad?"

Chu Chengyun's words were extremely harsh. Not only did Jiang Shangqiu's eyes turn slightly bloodshot and his killing intent rise upon hearing them, but even those around him frowned and shook their heads incessantly.

That's too much! That's gone way too far!

Even if Jiang Shangqiu was a courtesan, she shouldn't be insulted like this, especially in public. If this got out, she could die.

Before Jiang Shangqiu could react, Chu Chengyun struck first, grinning viciously at the guards behind him, "Smash it! Smash this Wuyi Pavilion for me! I want to see what this brothel madam can do to me!"

"yes!"

Several guards responded with a roar, their faces beaming with smug and vicious smiles. One of the quickest-thinking guards immediately walked to a decorative lantern pillar in the hall and kicked it. With a "crack," the pillar, as thick as a bowl, snapped in two. Seeing this, the other guards, as if injected with adrenaline, scattered with wild laughter, ready to pounce.

"stop!"

At that moment, a thunderous shout suddenly came from the main entrance of Wuyi Pavilion, causing the entire hall to tremble slightly and everyone's ears to ring.

The roar was incredibly powerful, and everyone looked shocked. The guards who were about to demolish the building also stopped and turned to look at the gate.

A young man dressed in white, who looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, hurriedly walked in, followed by a group of fully armed guards in full armor, carrying swords and bows, their faces filled with shock and anger.

Even in his anger, the young man maintained a composed demeanor, his steps steady and powerful, and though his eyes burned with rage, his gaze remained clear and lucid.

The young man in white entered the hall, first scanning the room before fixing his gaze on Chu Chengyun. He angrily shouted, "You bastard!"

The young man's angry shout startled Chu Chengyun, causing him to tremble and take several steps back. The surrounding guests, seeing this man, were relieved as if they had seen a savior.

With so many guards accompanying him, such an air of authority, and the audacity to reprimand Chu Chengyun like that, the young man's identity is obvious: he is none other than Chu Chengyun's elder brother, the current ruler of Yazhou, Chu Yufeng!

Chu Yufeng was also the only person Chu Chengyun feared; in the entire Yazhou, only Chu Yufeng could control Chu Chengyun.

However, in general, when Chu Chengyun really gets into big trouble, it is Chu Yufeng who steps in to resolve the mess and clean up his mess.

Chu Yufeng was completely different from Chu Chengyun. He possessed profound cultivation, an excellent reputation, and a refined and easygoing personality. He was a renowned gentleman, and his actions were fair and proper, earning him the trust of others. In Dongtianyuan, whether in the cultivation world or the mortal world, Chu Yufeng was highly regarded, and he was also greatly supported by the people of Yazhou.

Chu Yufeng not only has a good reputation and high cultivation level, but also has outstanding personal abilities. He is very proficient in all aspects, including people's livelihood and finance, as well as diplomacy and military affairs. He manages the entire Yazhou in an orderly manner and the development is extremely fast. Even the Huangluo Sect does not dare to underestimate him.

In the past, Huangluozong's attitude towards the Chu family was quite arrogant. They would send people directly to deliver any orders without considering the Chu family's feelings. However, in recent years, Huangluozong has become much more accommodating. They would send someone to invite Chu Yufeng to discuss anything they wanted the Chu family to do.

However, precisely because of this, Chu Yufeng became increasingly busy and had even less energy to care about Chu Chengyun.

Others may not know the backing of Wuyi Pavilion, but Chu Yufeng, the lord of Yazhou, certainly does. Upon hearing from his servants that Chu Chengyun had caused trouble at Wuyi Pavilion, Chu Yufeng, who was busy with official business, couldn't sit still any longer and rushed over.

After being yelled at by Chu Yufeng, Chu Chengyun realized what was happening and his face turned furious. He glared at Chu Yufeng and said, "Brother, this time I didn't deliberately cause trouble. This little maid from the brothel is blind and messed with me. You can't blame me!"

Chu Yufeng's eyes blazed with fury as he roared, "Still dare to argue! Do you really think I didn't know? Even if someone dirtied your clothes, or even if they truly offended or contemplated you, you absolutely cannot harm them, let alone kill them. How have we raised you?!"

Seeing Chu Chengyun reprimand him like this, especially in front of so many people, Chu Chengyun was both angry and afraid, and retorted, "Brother, we are family! How could you lecture me like this for an outsider?"

Chu Yufeng said coldly, "If you hadn't been so ruthless, things wouldn't have come to this. Apologize to Boss Jiang immediately!"

"What?!" Chu Chengyun's eyes widened instantly. He glanced at Jiang Shangqiu, who remained indifferent, and at the crowd of onlookers. His face flushed red, and anger flared within him. He roared, "Impossible!"

Chu Yufeng suddenly took a step forward, exuding a chilling aura. His eyes flashed with cold light, and he said to Chu Chengyun in a detached tone, "Go and apologize to Boss Jiang."

This was the first time Chu Chengyun had seen Chu Yufeng like this, and he couldn't help but shudder again. The anger in his heart dissipated instantly, and an unprecedented fear took over his body.

Chu Chengyun glanced at Chu Yufeng's expression, then at the surrounding crowd, his face contorted with struggle. Finally, he gritted his teeth, walked up to Jiang Shangqiu, bowed his head, and said resentfully, "Boss Jiang, I'm sorry. I was impetuous just now, and my words were offensive. I am very sorry."

After saying that, Chu Chengyun rushed out of the hall without looking back, leaving behind several guards looking at each other in bewilderment and a crowd of onlookers with gleeful expressions.

Being forced to bow his head and admit his mistake today is an utter disgrace to the usually domineering Chu Chengyun. It is a disgrace that even the Qiongjiang River could not wash away. He has no face to show anyone anymore.

Watching Chu Chengyun's departing figure, Chu Yufeng sighed deeply, then looked at the guards beside Chu Chengyun and coldly said to the soldiers behind him, "Take these men back and give each of them fifty lashes. The one who damaged items in Boss Jiang's shop, give him one hundred lashes!"

"Here you go!"

The soldiers responded in unison and walked towards the guards with expressionless faces.

The guards who had been so arrogant just moments before suddenly became like quails drained of all their strength, kneeling on the ground and begging for mercy. However, Chu Yufeng remained unmoved, coldly watching them being dragged away by the soldiers like dead dogs.

The onlookers were secretly alarmed, for they knew how strict and ruthless Chu Yufeng was in disciplining his troops. Even a martial artist who had reached the "refined bones like steel" level among the seven types of cultivators in the Yazhou army would not be able to withstand fifty lashes, let alone these guards who had only trained their skin and flesh.

The unlucky guy who was singled out will definitely be gone after a hundred lashes.

After dealing with the scum, Chu Yufeng walked up to Jiang Shangqiu, bowed, and said sincerely, "It was my inability to discipline my brother that caused such a big trouble for your establishment. I apologize again to Boss Jiang. Our prefectural government will fully bear the losses your establishment has suffered today and will provide double compensation."

Chu Yufeng's demeanor immediately drew admiration from the surrounding crowd. For the dignified ruler of Yazhou to condescend to apologize to a brothel owner for the sake of his younger brother—such magnanimity was beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Jiang Shangqiu glanced at the doorway, took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and said calmly, "Since it is the eldest young master who has intervened, then I will put this matter aside and not mention it again. The list of items lost today will be sent to your residence tomorrow."

Chu Yufeng cupped his hands again: "Thank you for your generosity, Boss Jiang. The state government will definitely deliver the compensation to your esteemed establishment tomorrow."

Jiang Shangqiu stared at Chu Yufeng with an indifferent expression and said, "Over the years, Wuyi Pavilion has been law-abiding and disciplined, paying its taxes on time every year and every month without fail, and its tributes during festivals have never been lacking. I have never wronged the Yazhou Prefecture. But today's unexpected disaster is truly infuriating, and I do not wish to see such a thing happen again."

Chu Yufeng quickly replied, "Of course. When we get back, I will definitely discipline my younger brother properly, confine him to his quarters, and not release him until he sincerely repents. I will also immediately restore order in the city and prevent petty thieves from causing trouble."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, young master." Jiang Shangqiu gave a light hum, finally satisfied. He curtsied, then turned and went upstairs.

The crowd was once again amazed at what they saw. They never expected that Jiang Shangqiu, a mere brothel owner, would be so bold as to dare to speak to the city lord in such a way, with a hint of lecturing him. It was quite an eye-opener for them.

At the same time, everyone's opinion of Jiang Shangqiu has changed drastically. It seems that the gentle and approachable Boss Jiang is not really weak and easy to bully, and cannot be easily manipulated.

Having dealt with Jiang Shangqiu, Chu Yufeng breathed a sigh of relief. He bowed to the people around him and said, "I am truly sorry that my younger brother has disturbed everyone's enjoyment today. I apologize to everyone."

Upon seeing this, the people around quickly returned the greeting, saying it was nothing, and then hurriedly dispersed.

"Are you kidding? Jiang Shangqiu has powerful backing, which is why he can accept Chu Yufeng's bow. They don't have that kind of backing. Chu Yufeng's apology to them is just his personality. If they really accepted it, they would be ungrateful."

Seeing that the matter had been resolved, Chu Yufeng did not linger and left Wuyi Pavilion with his guards. Outside Wuyi Pavilion was a tall carriage, the very one Chu Yufeng had used to arrive.

Once Chu Yufeng was in the carriage, the driver gave a shout, the sound of horses' hooves rose, and the carriage sped away.

Qingxuan stood at the window of the third-floor corridor of Wuyi Pavilion, watching the departing carriage. A hint of interest flashed in her eyes, and she chuckled softly, "Oh my, those two brothers are really quite interesting. Let's go see what tricks they're up to."

As they spoke, a beam of azure light flew out from Qingxuan's crown, disappearing into the night and following the carriage.